Ep. 250 - Bench/Equipped Nats Recap

Ep. 250 - Bench/Equipped Nats Recap

Author: Josh Rohr & Lara Sturm July 15, 2026 Duration: 24:58
Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara discussed their recent experiences at Bench and Equipped Nationals. Josh shared details about his Delta Airlines travel experience, including multiple gate changes, and reported on the performance of four lifters: Katey who won first place in the open 100+ kilo class at Bench Nationals, and Stacie, Katey, Elaine, and Laura who competed at Equipped Nationals with strong results including national records and masters divisions wins. They analyzed the competitive l...

Every Wednesday, Josh Rohr and Lara Sturm blend chalk dust with hair spray on the Powerlifting & Power Ballads Podcast. While the show has deep roots in Georgia's powerlifting scene, the conversation spans hot topics and competitions from across the country. Each episode is built around a specific structure that regulars have come to rely on: dissecting a hypothetical "Powerlifting Situation" for some comedic problem-solving and sharing a practical "New Lifter Tip" that cuts through the noise. You'll get analysis of the latest news in the sport, straightforward training advice, and of course, the essential musical component that gives this podcast its name. The hosts frequently run listener tournaments where submissions can win prizes from sponsors, adding a community-driven, competitive edge. It’s a unique mix where serious educational content on technique and competition meets the lighter, funnier side of gym culture, all soundtracked by the perfect power ballad. Tune in for a weekly dose that’s as much about the shared culture of lifting as it is about the numbers on the bar.
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Podcast Episodes
Ep. 256 - Christina Dresher [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:42
Send us Fan Mail The episode featured Josh interviewing Christina Dresher about her recent performance at West Regionals, where she went 9 for 9 and qualified for Nationals. Christina shared her background as a collegiat…
Ep. 255 - Alain Gonzalez: Muscle after 40 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:01
Send us Fan Mail Episode 255 featured a conversation with Alain Gonzalez, author of the newly released book "Muscle After 40." Josh and Lara discussed with Alain the inspiration behind the book, which targets men over 40…
Ep. 254 - Howard "OCHO" Aaron [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:26
Send us Fan Mail This episode featured a conversation with Howard "Ocho" Aaron, a 73-year-old powerlifter and cancer survivor. Howard shared his backstory, including his diagnosis with a rare intravascular B-cell lymphom…
Ep. 253 - What are we even doing? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:19
Send us Fan Mail The podcast episode featured Lara and Josh discussing various updates and topics related to powerlifting and personal life. They talked about the upcoming USAPL electric deadlift carnival challenge, whic…
Ep. 252 - Unreleased Episode from June with Wade Johnson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:59
Send us Fan Mail Flashback to an unreleased and unedited Episode. Wade and Josh sit down and BS after coaching all day at USA Powerlifting Masters Nationals. Team Rohr Powerlifting100% Individualized Programming, Meet Da…
Ep. 251 - Regionals are filling up! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 17:26
Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara discussing recent updates in powerlifting including Josh's attendance at the Lee Haney games in Atlanta where he enjoyed playing in bounce houses with his daughters. Josh recommended the Mu…
Ep. 249 - Bench & Equipped Nationals with Josh Pet Peeves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:10
Send us Fan Mail In no particular order, Episode 249 covered: Bench & Equipped Nationals PreviewMale and Female Athlete of the YearThe Scorpions Conspiracy Theory revisitedSouthwest or Delta?Scuba Diving = Raw / Free Div…
Ep. 248 - The Scorpions Conspiracy & Nationals Recap [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:10
Send us Fan Mail In this Episode, Josh and Lara discussed recent powerlifting events and music. Josh provided a comprehensive recap of Raw Nationals results, including team performances where the men's team won first pla…
Ep. 247 - Nationals Time! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:37
Send us Fan Mail Josh and Lara discussed recent powerlifting competition results, including individual performances and team awards from various meets, though they noted limitations in their ability to fully analyze the…
Ep. 246 - Joe Warpeha for USAPL Vice President! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:50
Send us Fan Mail Joe Warpeha, candidate for Vice President, answers questions submitted by voting members of the USA Powerlifting National Governing Board (NGB) in advance of the Vice Presidential election on June 15, 20…